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M3 HKO

2008 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

124,893 mi
Last recorded124,893 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW M356,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 HKO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 124,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 122,176 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 119,450 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2022 114,845 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 110,880 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Nov 2021 110,880 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 106,714 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 102,578 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 102,369 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 95,931 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 95,931 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 88,559 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 80,380 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 76,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 69,584 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 63,105 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 55,842 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 50,787 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 45,107 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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M3 HKO is a 2008 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2008 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 56,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M3 HKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M3 HKO registered?

M3 HKO is a 2008 BMW M3, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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